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Fr Peter McVerry,- who has worked with the homeless and drug users for most of his life said he would like to see drugs “across the board” legalised. The difference between legalisation and decriminalisation is that in the case of the latter a person found in possession of drugs for personal use would not be given a criminal conviction. Legalisation however would mean the buying, importing and selling of drugs would be legal and regulated by the State.

Peter McVerry in favour of legalising all drugs (Colin Gleeson, Irish Times)

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Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland

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Staff and homeless people that receive support from the the Peter McVerry Trust met with President Higgins yesterday afternoon to mark the 30th anniversary of the charity.

From top: President Higgins with Bridget Boyne, Paul Cashel, James Power, Fr Peter McVerry, Martin O’Connor and Fr McVerry.

Fr McVerry Trust

(Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland)